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Flying on a Budget: Skytrax Names World’s Best Low-Cost Airlines

Defne Kutay
Last updated: 22 June 2025 13:03
By Defne Kutay 3 Min Read
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Thanks to the aviation industry, traveling the world has become a more accessible dream. Low-cost airlines have made this dream even more affordable and attainable for millions of passengers. However, opting for budget-friendly flights does not have to mean compromising on service quality or customer satisfaction. Here are the top 5 low-cost airlines that offer both great value and excellent travel experience, according to the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

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Top 5 Low-Cost Airlines

5. Vueling Airlines

Taking the fifth place is Vueling Airlines, which is a Spanish low-cost airline based in Barcelona, Spain. Vueling Airlines flights cover more than 100 destinations in Europe, North Africa, and the Near East.

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4. Eurowings

Ranking fourth on the list, Eurowings also holds the title of the ‘Best Low-Cost Airline in Europe.’ Eurowings is a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group and flies to over 210 destinations across Europe and Middle East.

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3. IndiGo

Headquartered in Gurgaon, India, IndiGo earned distinctions for being South Asia’s ‘Best Airline,’ ‘Best Economy Class,’ and ‘Cleanest Airline,’ along with the honour of being the third-best low-cost airline globally.

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2. Scoot

In addition to ranking as the second-best low-cost airline overall, Scoot was also named the best long-haul low-cost airline. A subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, Scoot’s longest flight is currently a non-stop route from Singapore to Vienna, with a duration of approximately 13 hours and 10 minutes.

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1. AirAsia

The winner of the title ‘World’s Best Low-Cost Airline’ for the 16th consecutive year, AirAsia is a multinational airline headquartered near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. AirAsia flies to over 166 destinations spread across 25 countries.

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What Goes Into a Skytrax Award? Here’s How the Winning Airlines Are Chosen

Often referred to as the ‘Oscars of the Aviation Industry,’ the Skytrax World Airline Awards are the most prestigious accolades for airlines worldwide and serve as a global benchmark of excellence.

The winners are determined by the votes of passengers. Skytrax gathers responses through a comprehensive passenger satisfaction survey on topics including boarding assistance, cabin cleanliness, baggage delivery, and value for money. Any airline in the world can be nominated for the awards, and airlines do not pay any charges for consideration. Passengers participate in the survey voluntarily, reflecting their personal preferences and experiences.

Have you ever flown with any of the top 5 low-cost airlines? Do you agree with the awards? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 

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